As the sky began to change and late afternoon turned to evening, I made my way to the ruins of the old Chisos Mining Company in Terlingua, Texas. It was such a peaceful evening. I felt lucky to be able to experience such a magical place.
Want to donate to Anne's fuel fund? Click on the pump below to donate via PayPal.
All content © 2013 by Anne McKinnell Photography
Those are some awesome skies Anne. They really rock.
Len Saltiel recently posted..Wild Horses
Thanks Len, it was a great night, I love it when the skies cooperate with my timing.
Wow, this is great, Anne! Love all the details and such in the empty outlines of the buildings. That 3rd shot has something bright red in the window there… a drape perhaps?… anyways, it drew my eye straight away to it. Love this, my friend!
Toad Hollow Photography recently posted..Waiting On A Train
Hi Toad, the bright red is actually a red light. I asked my husband Ray to go inside and direct the light to the back wall and out that one window. We didn’t have a very powerful light though. I would like to try it again with a stronger light, but I like the effect too. He’s such a good photo assistant
That really captivated me, it stood out as a huge element of interest here, Anne! Tell Ray he did a great job, the Toads love this!
Toad Hollow Photography recently posted..Haunted Inn On The Beach
Hi Anne,
I’ve been enjoying your posts – I particularly like the images of the ghost town in Texas. They take me back to when as a young boy and I watched the western movies.
Enjoy your journey. Keep the images coming!
Fred O’Donnell
Hi Fred, thank you very much for your visit and comments on the blog. I’m really glad you have enjoyed reading about my journey. Texas was just like a western movie, I really like it there.
Fantastic skies Anne and I love the subtle processing on these images. Great sense of place.
Russ Bishop recently posted..The Value of Filters
Thank you very much Russ. The images are HDR, but I wanted them to look as natural as possible. I really appreciate your comments.
Gorgeous work, Anne!
Eden recently posted..A Softer Rose
Thank you Eden!
Simply stunning Anne. You’ve captured the most beautiful light and have made it magical for us.
Edith Levy recently posted..“You Go In First” – Weekly Photo Challenge – Two Subjects
Thank you so much Edith, your words mean a great deal to me.
such amazing colours, and so crisp. amazing!
Thank you very much for your visit and comments Luke!
Beautiful photos Anne, I love the atmospheric skies and the detail you have captured in the buildings, brilliant work!
Phil McDermott recently posted..My priority as an outdoor photographer
Thank you very much Phil, it was a beautiful evening, I wish sunset was like that every night.
I love that second photo! I like the effect of the sky to the ruin.
Jamin recently posted..best animal costumes
Hi Jamin, thank you! Yes, the difference in the texture of the soft sky and the details in the ruins got my attention too.
[...] “Sunset on a Ghost Town” by Anne McKinnell [...]
Beautiful shots, Anne. You did a fantastic job capturing the light (a nod to your e-book)!
Hi Gregg, thank you very much for your kind comments and I’m glad you enjoyed the eBook!
Great shots Anne. Not only lucky to be in this ghost city but lucky with the light too. Very nice.
Alex
Hi Alexander, yes you are right, I was lucky with the light that night. Thanks for your comments.
Bringing the latest technology of HDR to an old ghost town… very impressing.
Laura @Travelocafe recently posted..What Would You Trade For The Trip Of A Lifetime to New Zealand?
Hi Laura, you know I never even thought of that. That’s such an excellent point. I wish I could say that was my intention all along!
Beautiful colors here. I really like your use of light in this series. Well done!
Kris Koeller recently posted..Dog Day Afternoon in Madison Square Park
Hi Kris, thank you very much for your comments. The light is everything in these images. Without it it is just a bunch of rubble
Wonderful shots! What a great place to explore!!! Lovely shots, all of them. Nice work Anne!
Adam Allegro recently posted..Watercolor Seascape
Hi Adam, thank you so much. I loved Terlingua – it had so much character in the town as well as its people. A very cool place.
Wonderful work here! Love the mood and colors!
Bob Lussier recently posted..Night Light
Hi Bob, thank you very much, it was an incredible sunset.
Did you do some light painting, or is that the sun coming through the window in the second to last shot? Totally cool find Anne!
Chris Nitz recently posted..My Kahlua
Hi Chris, it is light painting. I asked my husband to go inside the ruin and during the long exposure he used a red light to light the back wall and the window. It wasn’t a very powerful light though so it wasn’t quite the effect I wanted. It turned out more subtle but still ok. Thanks for your comments!
Hi:
my name is Daniel. this massage is from Taiwan.(below JAPAN)
I am learning English now and browse through the NEWS web site for learning.
I forget i am through BBC or CNN travel page to connect with your blog.
i am reading your article.one is “Sunset on a Ghost Town” and “Terlingua, a Texas Ghost Town”
i like your picture and through your article to understand what is TEXAS GHOST TOWN.
like your story . especially about your dogs. Oscar. wish you and your dogs.
please forgive me for my bad English.
i am follow your travel article. bye
Hi Daniel, Thank you very much for your comment all the way from Taiwan! And thank you for the best wishes for my dog, he is doing much better now. I’m very glad that you are enjoying the blog. Stay in touch!